NHL Network Goes Dark on AT&T’s U-Verse

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The NHL Network went dark on AT&T's U-verse network at midnight ET today over the two sides' failure to reach a new deal.

"We have tried to reach a fair, long-term deal with NHL Network in order to continue delivering this channel to U-verse TV U450 and Sports Tier customers," AT&T said in a statement to subscribers Friday. "Unfortunately, it appears that as of midnight EST, Oct. 1, NHL Network will no longer be available on U-verse TV because we will no longer have an acceptable agreement to carry the channel. We are always open to considering a fair and detailed proposal from NHL Network."

AT&T noted that viewers can still watch the NHL on NBC, Versus, and local sports networks. It said they are airing more than 100 games this season.